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Coronavirus live news: rise in Italy, US and France deaths takes global confirmed toll past 40,000 Coronavirus live news: rise in Italy, US and France deaths takes global confirmed toll past 40,000
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Worldwide confirmed cases pass 800,000 as Spain and Russia report also record single-day death tolls and Mexico wakes to state of emergencyWorldwide confirmed cases pass 800,000 as Spain and Russia report also record single-day death tolls and Mexico wakes to state of emergency
Pregnant women in prison in the UK who are judged to not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released within days to protect them and their unborn children from Covid-19, Jamie Grierson, the Guardian’s home affairs correspondent, reports. A group of 28 spring break tourists who returned to Texas from the Mexican beach resort of Cabo San Lucas have tested positive for coronavirus, the city of Austin has said.
Prisoners in mother and baby units meeting the same risk assessment will also be released with their children, the the Ministry of Justice said. Burundi has confirmed its first cases, the East African nation’s health ministry has said. Both men are Burundian. One, aged 56 years, has recently returned from neighbouring Rwanda and the other, aged 42, has recently returned from Dubai, the government said.
Global deaths pass 40,000. Data collected by Johns Hopkins University researchers show at least 40,636 people have died across the world, while 174,019 people have recovered after becoming infected. At least 823,479 people have been infected.
UK sees largest one-day increase in deaths. A total of 1,789 patients have died in UK hospitals after testing positive as of 5pm on Monday (BST), the country’s Department of Health and Social Care says. That is up 381 from 1,408 on the previous 24 hours and represents a 27% day-on-day increase – by far the biggest so far.
US deaths now exceed those in China. Monday was the deadliest day yet for the US, which has now lost more than 3,400 people. The figures mean the coronavirus death toll has now surpassed that of the 11 September terror attacks and is greater than that of China – 3,309.
Italy death toll rises by 837. A total of 12,428 people are now known to have died in the southern European country; the world’s worst national death toll. Some 77,635 are currently infected with an increase of 2,107 new cases on Tuesday, 459 more than Monday.
Worst FTSE quarter since 1987. The FTSE 100 posts its worst quarter since autumn 1987 as it closes for the night at 5671 points (up 108 points, or 1.95% today). That means it has shed 24.8% of its value in the last three months. That’s its second-worst quarter since being created in 1984.
More than 1,000 have now died in the Netherlands. The number of deaths in the Netherlands resulting from the epidemic rises by 175 to 1,039. The number of confirmed infections has increased by 845 to 12,595, the Netherlands’ National Institute for Health (RIVM) says.
Sierra Leone confirms first case. The president of the west African nation says a 37-year-old man who traveled from France on 16 March and has been in isolation ever since has tested positive.
UK shows early signs of flattening the curve. The NHS needs everyone to play their part in reducing transmission of the virus, the medical director of NHS England Stephen Powis says, as signs emerge that physical distancing measures are beginning to work.
‘Stay healthy!’ US urges Americans left behind in Pakistan. A US government-arranged flight is to leave Islamabad in Pakistan on Wednesday night to repatriate Americans in the country. But not all US nationals will be on it. Their embassy’s advice to them while they await a plan to get them home is: “Stay healthy!”
Ireland: confirmed cases of coronavirus halve. Ireland on Monday confirmed 295 new cases, the second highest daily number, bringing the total to 2,910. It recorded eight deaths, bringing the death toll to 54. Northern Ireland has 533 confirmed cases and 22 deaths.
That’s it from me, Damien Gayle, for today. I leave you in the capable hands of my colleague Kevin Rawlinson.
Pregnant women in prison in England and Wales who are judged to not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released within days to protect them and their unborn children from Covid-19, Jamie Grierson, the Guardian’s home affairs correspondent, reports.
Prisoners in mother and baby units meeting the same risk assessment will also be released with their children, the the Ministry of Justice has said.
Prison governors will be able to grant release on temporary licence to pregnant inmates once they pass a risk assessment and suitable accommodation for the women has been identified, the MoJ said.Prison governors will be able to grant release on temporary licence to pregnant inmates once they pass a risk assessment and suitable accommodation for the women has been identified, the MoJ said.
There were 35 pregnant women in prison and 34 women in mother and baby units as of 6pm on Monday. The department expects most, but not necessarily all, to be released, as some will not pass the risk assessment and some will be on remand and only a court has the power to bail them.There were 35 pregnant women in prison and 34 women in mother and baby units as of 6pm on Monday. The department expects most, but not necessarily all, to be released, as some will not pass the risk assessment and some will be on remand and only a court has the power to bail them.
The announcement came as the department confirmed the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 among prisoners increased 18% in 24 hours to 65 cases across 23 prisons as at 5pm on Monday. There are around 83,000 prisoners in England and Wales across 117 prisons.The announcement came as the department confirmed the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 among prisoners increased 18% in 24 hours to 65 cases across 23 prisons as at 5pm on Monday. There are around 83,000 prisoners in England and Wales across 117 prisons.
The number of prison staff who have tested positive rose from 13 to 14 in the same period, while the number of infected prisoner escort and custody services (Pecs) staff remained at four.The number of prison staff who have tested positive rose from 13 to 14 in the same period, while the number of infected prisoner escort and custody services (Pecs) staff remained at four.
The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, said:The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, said:
Those released will be subject to licence conditions, including a requirement to stay at home, and wear an electronic tag, where appropriate, the MoJ said. They can be immediately recalled to prison for breaching these conditions or committing further offences, the department added.Those released will be subject to licence conditions, including a requirement to stay at home, and wear an electronic tag, where appropriate, the MoJ said. They can be immediately recalled to prison for breaching these conditions or committing further offences, the department added.
On the subject of coronavirus testing rates, it seems I may have been overhasty in granting Iceland the accolade of the most widespread epidemiological surveillance of the spread of the disease.On the subject of coronavirus testing rates, it seems I may have been overhasty in granting Iceland the accolade of the most widespread epidemiological surveillance of the spread of the disease.
A reader, Steen Rossau, emailed to point out that actually it is another northern Atlantic island nation that leads the world in the proportion of residents tested for the virus.A reader, Steen Rossau, emailed to point out that actually it is another northern Atlantic island nation that leads the world in the proportion of residents tested for the virus.
The Faroe Islands, a self-governing archipelago that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark (at least, depending on who you talk to), had as of 5pm on Tuesday tested 4,065 inhabitants, which is 8% of the total population.The Faroe Islands, a self-governing archipelago that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark (at least, depending on who you talk to), had as of 5pm on Tuesday tested 4,065 inhabitants, which is 8% of the total population.
So far there are 169 people confirmed to have been infected with coronavirus on the Faroes, including two new cases detected in the past 24 hours, and no one has died there from Covid-19, according data provided on the Danish government website.So far there are 169 people confirmed to have been infected with coronavirus on the Faroes, including two new cases detected in the past 24 hours, and no one has died there from Covid-19, according data provided on the Danish government website.
The worst affected area is Suðurstreymoy, with between 85 and 89 cases, followed by Norðoyggjar, with 43 cases, local news site KVF reports. Although people in the islands have been asked to abide by social distancing advice, police received reports of parties held across the country over the weekend.The worst affected area is Suðurstreymoy, with between 85 and 89 cases, followed by Norðoyggjar, with 43 cases, local news site KVF reports. Although people in the islands have been asked to abide by social distancing advice, police received reports of parties held across the country over the weekend.
“Officers showed up at some of these parties, where they spoke with the young partygoers about the coronavirus and the restrictions on group activities,” KVL reported.“Officers showed up at some of these parties, where they spoke with the young partygoers about the coronavirus and the restrictions on group activities,” KVL reported.
France’s health authorities announced an increase of 499 deaths of patients with the coronavirus in the country’s hospitals on Tuesday, the biggest jump in deaths since the start of the pandemic, Kim Willsher reports from Paris.France’s health authorities announced an increase of 499 deaths of patients with the coronavirus in the country’s hospitals on Tuesday, the biggest jump in deaths since the start of the pandemic, Kim Willsher reports from Paris.
Here is the full update on coronavirus cases in France from Jérôme Salomon, head of the French health authority, as the French lockdown entered its third week.Here is the full update on coronavirus cases in France from Jérôme Salomon, head of the French health authority, as the French lockdown entered its third week.
Number of deaths in hospitals 3,523 (+ 499 )Number of deaths in hospitals 3,523 (+ 499 )
Number of cases 52,128 (+ 7,578 )Number of cases 52,128 (+ 7,578 )
Number of people in hospital 22,757 (+1,749)Number of people in hospital 22,757 (+1,749)
Number of people in intensive care 5,565 (+ 478)Number of people in intensive care 5,565 (+ 478)
Patients continued to be evacuated from hospitals in the Grand-Est region where hospitals are said to be “saturated” with Covid-19 patients, with several patients were airlifted by helicopter to Germany on Tuesday.Patients continued to be evacuated from hospitals in the Grand-Est region where hospitals are said to be “saturated” with Covid-19 patients, with several patients were airlifted by helicopter to Germany on Tuesday.
The Grand-Est is the second worst coronavirus crisis area after the Ile-de-France, which is the Paris region. There are reported to be 2,000 people needing intensive care in the Ile-de-France, a region that has around 1,200 intensive care beds.The Grand-Est is the second worst coronavirus crisis area after the Ile-de-France, which is the Paris region. There are reported to be 2,000 people needing intensive care in the Ile-de-France, a region that has around 1,200 intensive care beds.
French president Emmanuel Macron called for national unity and said the naysayers criticising the government and authorities were “irresponsible”.French president Emmanuel Macron called for national unity and said the naysayers criticising the government and authorities were “irresponsible”.
“When you are fighting a battle you have to be united in order to win it,” Macron said.“When you are fighting a battle you have to be united in order to win it,” Macron said.
Opinion poll published by Paris Match suggested that the popularity of both Macron and his prime minister Édouard Philippe have risen.Opinion poll published by Paris Match suggested that the popularity of both Macron and his prime minister Édouard Philippe have risen.
The US has now more reported more deaths as a result of coronavirus infection than China, according to official statistics given by both countries that in all likelihood mask the true rates of infection in either.The US has now more reported more deaths as a result of coronavirus infection than China, according to official statistics given by both countries that in all likelihood mask the true rates of infection in either.
The US now has 3,415 deaths from the virus, surpassing China’s figure of 3,309, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The US now has 3,415 deaths from the virus, surpassing China’s figure of 3,309, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
However, there are doubts about the accuracy of both countries’ figures, with the US having been slow to start widespread testing and China suspected to have hidden the true extent of its outbreak.However, there are doubts about the accuracy of both countries’ figures, with the US having been slow to start widespread testing and China suspected to have hidden the true extent of its outbreak.
Earlier I reported how Iceland was a world leader in epidemiological surveillance of the spread of coronavirus, with nearly 5% of the population already tested. But another small, comparatively (well in this case actually very) rich country is snapping at its heels, Patrick Wintour, the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, reports.Earlier I reported how Iceland was a world leader in epidemiological surveillance of the spread of coronavirus, with nearly 5% of the population already tested. But another small, comparatively (well in this case actually very) rich country is snapping at its heels, Patrick Wintour, the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, reports.
The United Arab Emirates is now testing more of its population for Coronavirus per head than any other country, and is on track with the help of Chinese technology to scale up the level of testing to reach the bulk of the population .The United Arab Emirates is now testing more of its population for Coronavirus per head than any other country, and is on track with the help of Chinese technology to scale up the level of testing to reach the bulk of the population .
A UAE spokeswoman said “testing is at the heart of our containment strategy”, but said it had set no date by which it will reach the entire population of 9m.A UAE spokeswoman said “testing is at the heart of our containment strategy”, but said it had set no date by which it will reach the entire population of 9m.
The UAE health department says it has so far carried out 220,000 laboratory tests representing 22,900 tests per million people, the second highest test density in the world.The UAE health department says it has so far carried out 220,000 laboratory tests representing 22,900 tests per million people, the second highest test density in the world.
The UAE is making two moves to scale up the level of testing further. It has introduced drive through testing initially in Abu Dhabi with those suspected of carrying the virus tested for free, and those showing no symptoms offered a test at a $100 fee. The first drive through testing centre was opened at the Zayed sports city in Abu Dhabi and is capable of testing 600 people per day over a 12 hour periodThe UAE is making two moves to scale up the level of testing further. It has introduced drive through testing initially in Abu Dhabi with those suspected of carrying the virus tested for free, and those showing no symptoms offered a test at a $100 fee. The first drive through testing centre was opened at the Zayed sports city in Abu Dhabi and is capable of testing 600 people per day over a 12 hour period
The nasal swab test takes about 5 minutes. A further 8 test sites are being opened each capable of testing 600 per day.The nasal swab test takes about 5 minutes. A further 8 test sites are being opened each capable of testing 600 per day.
In a second development, Group 42, an Abu Dhabi based technology firm, and the Chinese global genomics leader BGI, announced on Tuesday the launch of a mass-throughput laboratory. The lab, modelled on one built in Wuhan, China is capable of conducting tens of thousands real-time “reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction”, (RT-PCR) tests per day. The company claims it is the first in the world of this scale to be operational outside of China.In a second development, Group 42, an Abu Dhabi based technology firm, and the Chinese global genomics leader BGI, announced on Tuesday the launch of a mass-throughput laboratory. The lab, modelled on one built in Wuhan, China is capable of conducting tens of thousands real-time “reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction”, (RT-PCR) tests per day. The company claims it is the first in the world of this scale to be operational outside of China.
Peng Xiao, Chief Executive of G42, said: “This high throughput lab provides the scale and firepower to enable all people in Abu Dhabi and the UAE to access the most reliable PCR tests, which are also provided by G42 in partnership with BGI. We thank the UAE leadership’s support in protecting the health and wellbeing of the country’s residents against this pandemic.”Peng Xiao, Chief Executive of G42, said: “This high throughput lab provides the scale and firepower to enable all people in Abu Dhabi and the UAE to access the most reliable PCR tests, which are also provided by G42 in partnership with BGI. We thank the UAE leadership’s support in protecting the health and wellbeing of the country’s residents against this pandemic.”
Overall the UAE in the final week of March was testing at rate of just over 10,000 per day, The speed with which the UAE, a wealthy oil Gulf state, has moved to harness Chinese technology raises questions as to why some western countries have been unable to source testing kits and set up infrastructure with comparable speed.Overall the UAE in the final week of March was testing at rate of just over 10,000 per day, The speed with which the UAE, a wealthy oil Gulf state, has moved to harness Chinese technology raises questions as to why some western countries have been unable to source testing kits and set up infrastructure with comparable speed.
More than 40,000 people have died from the coronavirus since the outbreak began in Hubei, China, in January, according to statistics collected by Johns Hopkins university.More than 40,000 people have died from the coronavirus since the outbreak began in Hubei, China, in January, according to statistics collected by Johns Hopkins university.
According to the latest tally of official figures kept by the Maryland, US-based university, 40,636 people have died from Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus.According to the latest tally of official figures kept by the Maryland, US-based university, 40,636 people have died from Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus.
The highest death toll is in Italy, which just reported its most recent daily increase, where 12,428 people have died so far after being infected, followed by Spain, where 8,269 people have died. The US is now the third worst affected country, with 3,175 deaths.The highest death toll is in Italy, which just reported its most recent daily increase, where 12,428 people have died so far after being infected, followed by Spain, where 8,269 people have died. The US is now the third worst affected country, with 3,175 deaths.
Despite a major lockdown and huge efforts at halting local transmission of the disease, China remains the fourth worst affected country, with 3,309 deaths - including four in Hong Kong. Most deaths in China occurred within the first few weeks of the outbreak and, so far, the disease appears to be effectively contained in the country.Despite a major lockdown and huge efforts at halting local transmission of the disease, China remains the fourth worst affected country, with 3,309 deaths - including four in Hong Kong. Most deaths in China occurred within the first few weeks of the outbreak and, so far, the disease appears to be effectively contained in the country.
As feared, the FTSE 100 has just posted its worst quarter since autumn 1987, Graeme Wearden reports on the Guardian business blog.As feared, the FTSE 100 has just posted its worst quarter since autumn 1987, Graeme Wearden reports on the Guardian business blog.
The blue-chip index has just closed for the night at 5671 points (up 108 points, or 1.95% today).The blue-chip index has just closed for the night at 5671 points (up 108 points, or 1.95% today).
That means it has shed 24.8% of its value in the last three months.That means it has shed 24.8% of its value in the last three months.
That’s its second-worst quarter since being created in 1984 -- only beaten by the wild slump in autumn 1987 when the Black Monday stock market crash struck.That’s its second-worst quarter since being created in 1984 -- only beaten by the wild slump in autumn 1987 when the Black Monday stock market crash struck.
The FTSE 100 began 2020 at 7542 points before the full scale of the Covid-19 crisis spooked investors in mid-February, leading to a dramatic slump in share values.The FTSE 100 began 2020 at 7542 points before the full scale of the Covid-19 crisis spooked investors in mid-February, leading to a dramatic slump in share values.
Follow our business blog for the latest updates.Follow our business blog for the latest updates.
Port Everglades, in Florida, has published a 12-point list of conditions that a coronavirus-stricken cruise liner must meet to dock. But the coast guard officials have warned the Zaandam and its sister ship “will not be allowed in US waters” if it fails to meet them, Patrick Greenfield and Erin McCormick report.Port Everglades, in Florida, has published a 12-point list of conditions that a coronavirus-stricken cruise liner must meet to dock. But the coast guard officials have warned the Zaandam and its sister ship “will not be allowed in US waters” if it fails to meet them, Patrick Greenfield and Erin McCormick report.
Four people have died, eight people have tested positive for covid-19 and dozens of people are ill with flu-like symptoms on the Zaandam, which is traveling towards Florida with a second ship – the Rotterdam – which is carrying asymptomatic passengers.Four people have died, eight people have tested positive for covid-19 and dozens of people are ill with flu-like symptoms on the Zaandam, which is traveling towards Florida with a second ship – the Rotterdam – which is carrying asymptomatic passengers.
Hundreds of elderly passengers are from around the world are aboard the Zaandam.Hundreds of elderly passengers are from around the world are aboard the Zaandam.
A Broward County Commission meeting to discuss whether to allow the vessels into port has heard the entry plan submitted by Carnival Cruise Lines, the boats’ owners, is “not there yet”.A Broward County Commission meeting to discuss whether to allow the vessels into port has heard the entry plan submitted by Carnival Cruise Lines, the boats’ owners, is “not there yet”.
Captain Jo-ann Burdian, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami who is on the Unified Command decision making body that published the 12-point conditions, has told the meeting there are “no great choices left”.Captain Jo-ann Burdian, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami who is on the Unified Command decision making body that published the 12-point conditions, has told the meeting there are “no great choices left”.
“If the plan is not approved, I will not permit the vessels to enter US waters,” she said.“If the plan is not approved, I will not permit the vessels to enter US waters,” she said.
On Monday, Orlando Ashford, president of the ships’ operator Holland America Line, warned that more people could die at sea unless its vessels are allowed to dock.On Monday, Orlando Ashford, president of the ships’ operator Holland America Line, warned that more people could die at sea unless its vessels are allowed to dock.
The death toll from coronavirus in Italy rose by 837 to 12,428 on Tuesday, Lorenzo Tondo reports.The death toll from coronavirus in Italy rose by 837 to 12,428 on Tuesday, Lorenzo Tondo reports.
Some 77,635 are currently infected with an increase of 2,107 new cases on Tuesday, 459 more than Monday. In the last 24 hours 1,109 have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 15,729.Some 77,635 are currently infected with an increase of 2,107 new cases on Tuesday, 459 more than Monday. In the last 24 hours 1,109 have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 15,729.
In total, 105,792 people have tested positive with coronavirus in Italy, including people who have died, recovered and the ones who are currently infected.In total, 105,792 people have tested positive with coronavirus in Italy, including people who have died, recovered and the ones who are currently infected.
According to the National Higher Health Institute, Italy’s coronavirus curve has reached its plateau but lockdown measures are still needed to defeat it. ISS President Silvio Brusaferro said:According to the National Higher Health Institute, Italy’s coronavirus curve has reached its plateau but lockdown measures are still needed to defeat it. ISS President Silvio Brusaferro said:
The ISS said authorities were set to broaden its tests to include “broader swathes of the population”.The ISS said authorities were set to broaden its tests to include “broader swathes of the population”.
Italy reported 812 deaths from Covid-19 on Monday.Italy reported 812 deaths from Covid-19 on Monday.
The government of Jamaica is to impose an island-wide seven-day curfew to try to contain its spreading coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister, Andrew Holness, has announced.The government of Jamaica is to impose an island-wide seven-day curfew to try to contain its spreading coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister, Andrew Holness, has announced.
From Wednesday, 1 April, Jamaicans will be required to stay in their homes from 8pm each night until 6am the following morning.From Wednesday, 1 April, Jamaicans will be required to stay in their homes from 8pm each night until 6am the following morning.
On Tuesday, Holness also said police would be tightening the lockdown across the country, after people continued to ignore health advice. Jamaica has 36 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, and one person has died from the disease.On Tuesday, Holness also said police would be tightening the lockdown across the country, after people continued to ignore health advice. Jamaica has 36 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, and one person has died from the disease.
In Spain, the socialist-led coalition government has approved more than 50 new economic measures designed to help people and small businesses weather the coronavirus crisis, Sam Jones reports from Madrid.In Spain, the socialist-led coalition government has approved more than 50 new economic measures designed to help people and small businesses weather the coronavirus crisis, Sam Jones reports from Madrid.
As well as banning the eviction of tenants for six months following the declaration of a state of emergency earlier this month, it has forbidden energy companies from cutting off supplies to customers while the emergency continues.As well as banning the eviction of tenants for six months following the declaration of a state of emergency earlier this month, it has forbidden energy companies from cutting off supplies to customers while the emergency continues.
A moratorium on mortgage payments is to be extended to self-employed workers affected by the crisis, while temporary workers whose contracts have been ended will receive a payment of €440.A moratorium on mortgage payments is to be extended to self-employed workers affected by the crisis, while temporary workers whose contracts have been ended will receive a payment of €440.
Pablo Iglesias, the deputy prime minister and leader of the far-left, anti-austerity Unidas Podemos alliance, said the measures were intended “to strengthen the social shield against the coronavirus”.Pablo Iglesias, the deputy prime minister and leader of the far-left, anti-austerity Unidas Podemos alliance, said the measures were intended “to strengthen the social shield against the coronavirus”.
Spain has recorded a new single-day coronavirus death toll after 849 people died from the virus between Monday and Tuesday.Spain has recorded a new single-day coronavirus death toll after 849 people died from the virus between Monday and Tuesday.
The country’s total number of cases now stands at 94,417 – up from 85,195 on Monday – and its death toll at 8,189.The country’s total number of cases now stands at 94,417 – up from 85,195 on Monday – and its death toll at 8,189.
In a response to the Covid-19 pandemic that is unparalleled anywhere in the world, health authorities in Iceland have tested almost one in 20 of the island nation’s inhabitants for the coronavirus.In a response to the Covid-19 pandemic that is unparalleled anywhere in the world, health authorities in Iceland have tested almost one in 20 of the island nation’s inhabitants for the coronavirus.
According to the latest data published by Iceland’s directorate of health, 17,904 tests have been carried out so far in the country, equivalent to about 4.9% of the total population. So far health authorities have detected 1,135 confirmed cases of Covid-19.According to the latest data published by Iceland’s directorate of health, 17,904 tests have been carried out so far in the country, equivalent to about 4.9% of the total population. So far health authorities have detected 1,135 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Currently 935 patients with the virus are in isolation at home, while 35 are in hospital, 11 of whom are in intensive care, according to the Icelandic data. So far, 198 patients have recovered.Currently 935 patients with the virus are in isolation at home, while 35 are in hospital, 11 of whom are in intensive care, according to the Icelandic data. So far, 198 patients have recovered.
Icelandic authorities require people to quarantine themselves when there is a possibility they have been exposed to coronavirus. As of Tuesday, 8,879 people were in quarantine, while 6,214 had completed a period of quarantine.Icelandic authorities require people to quarantine themselves when there is a possibility they have been exposed to coronavirus. As of Tuesday, 8,879 people were in quarantine, while 6,214 had completed a period of quarantine.
So far, two people have died from Covid-19 in Iceland.So far, two people have died from Covid-19 in Iceland.